The EPIC Immunization Program focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of vaccine preventable disease through proper scheduling and administration of vaccine across the lifespan. EPIC provides the most current ACIP recommendations for all vaccines and discusses the childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization schedules in detail. Other topics include proper administration, documentation, missed opportunities, school requirements and forms, Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, vaccine safety, communicating risks, strategies to increase rates, storage and handling and more.
1. Recall the role vaccines have played in preventing diseases
2. Discuss the importance of vaccines for adolescents
3. Summarize the most recent CDC recommendations for storage and handling of vaccines
4. List at least 2 reliable sources for immunization information
